Chargrilled Eggplant with Haloumi Stack with Pesto

16 Jul, 2022

Make the most of the cooler weather with this great seasonal meal that serves 4.

The Main

•2 medium eggplants (800g)cut lengthways into 1cm-thick slices

•3 red capsicums, thickly sliced

•Cooking oil spray

•1 bunch rocket

•225g pack haloumi, sliced

•Micro herbs, to garnish

The Pesto

•
2 cups firmly packed basil leaves

•3 garlic cloves

•2 tbsp lemon juice

•1/2 cup grated parmesan

•1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

•1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Method

To make pesto, combine basil, garlic, lemon juice, parmesan and pine nuts in a food processor. Process until finely chopped. Slowly drizzle in oil and process until smooth.

Heat a chargrill pan over a medium heat. Spray eggplant and capsicum with oil, and cook in batches, for 3 minutes each side or until tender. Allow to sit in a warm area.

Spray halomi with oil, then cook for 1-2 minutes or until golden. To assemble stacks, layer eggplant, capsicum, rocket, halomi, then continue until you have 2 layers. Repeat with all remaining ingredients. To serve, drizzle stack with pesto and garnish with micro herbs.

Remove from oven. Let cool slightly.



Recipe provided by MiNDFOOD INSEASON.

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